Overview
Our mission is to assist Pennsylvanians in leading safe, healthy, and productive lives through equitable, trauma-informed, and outcome-focused services while being an accountable steward of commonwealth resources.
Federal SNAP & Medicaid Cuts
Changes to federal law in July 2025 made changes to benefits programs like Medicaid and SNAP. Learn what you must do to keep or reapply for benefits.
Learn about Fed Cuts
EBT Card Lock Feature
Protect your SNAP benefits with the new Card Lock feature.
Learn how to lock your card
Healthy Moms, Vibrant Futures
Ensuring the health and safety of mothers in and their babies the Commonwealth is a top priority of the Shapiro Administration.
Learn about PA's Maternal Health Strategic Plan
Information for Providers
Explore resources, updates, and guidance to support your work and enhance your services.
Explore provider resources
RHTP Regional Policy Specialist
Help shape the future of health care across the Commonwealth and serve as a cornerstone of our Rural Health Transformation.
Join our team
Social Services
Make a difference every day - whether you're starting your career, changing direction, or looking for a new challenge - DHS has opportunities.
Start building your future-
April 29, 2026 Shapiro Administration Makes New Employment and Training Programs Available to Help SNAP Recipients Meet Federal Guidelines, Keep Food on the Table
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April 27, 2026 Shapiro Administration Invests $25 Million for Medical Supplies, Equipment and Facility Improvements as Part of First Rural Health Transformation Funding Opportunity
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April 24, 2026 Shapiro Administration Highlights Governor’s Proposed Investments to Improve Health Care and Social Services for Pennsylvanians Leaving Incarceration during Second Chance Month
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April 23, 2026 Shapiro Administration Eliminates Adult Emergency Waiting Lists for Intellectual Disability and Autism Services in Forest, Lawrence, and Warren Counties
